Category Archives: Other Interesting Stuff

Whatever else strikes our fancy

One of those job hazards …

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

Typically, we open up all manholes and inlets during site inspections, but once in a while it seems like a better idea to just leave them alone.  The license plate on the vehicle next to the manhole pretty much sums … Continue reading →

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Low Flow Elmo … Too Hot for Sesame Street

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

We see a lot of strange things stuck in pipes and occasionally come across animals inside of structures during maintenance and inspection visits.  As you would imagine, it’s always a little un-nerving looking into a structure and seeing a set … Continue reading →

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Smart way to improve water quality!

Posted on February 3, 2011 by

Blue Water Baltimore is the new name for the merger of the Jones Falls Watershed Association, Herring Run Watershed Association, Gwynns Falls Watershed Association, Baltimore Harbor Watershed Association and Baltimore Harbor WATERKEEPER.  The website states that “Blue Water Baltimore’s purpose … Continue reading →

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How could bottled water be bad???

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

Every time I purchase a bottle of water I feel like I did something good for myself.  After all, water is so much better for you than some of the alternative beverage choices!  However, I was recently shocked to learn … Continue reading →

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Charm City: 1903 | Shorpy Historic Photo Archive

Posted on December 29, 2009 by

From the Other Interesting Stuff Local file: Baltimore Harbor in 1903. Go to Shorpy‘s and check out the full size version – link below.  What do YOU recognize in the photo, fellow Baltimoreans? Charm City: 1903 | Shorpy Historic Photo … Continue reading →

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Cool Pond Remediation with a Waterfall Outfall

Posted on December 10, 2009 by

Construction of one of our designs has recently been completed.  This was the remediation of a farm pond to meet current dam safety regulations.  In lieu of a typical riser/barrel outfall, we chose to convey flows through a concrete weir … Continue reading →

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Waterkeepers move on MDE

Posted on December 8, 2009 by

ThImage via Wikipedia The Maryland Waterkeepers have petitioned the EPA to pull Maryland’s authority to administer the Clean Water Act.    This move is primarily about the NPDES discharge permits for industrial operations and other point sources. The second major action … Continue reading →

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Rockslide!

Posted on November 12, 2009 by

From the “Other Interesting Stuff” category, a pretty amazing display of a slope failure in Tennessee.

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Baltimore Waterkeeper Trash Bash

Posted on September 17, 2009 by

The Annual Baltimore Waterkeeper Trash bash is this Saturday at Nick’s Cafe in Baltimore.  Last year it was a blast and they are cranking it up this year even more.  Should be quite the party!  Come join us! More info … Continue reading →

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The Value of Geotechnical Engineering

Posted on July 31, 2009 by

Unbelievable accident in Shanghai illustrates the value of having a geotech on the design and construction team. Link to full story with more photos: Entire New 13-Story Building Tips Over Shanghai.

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